#navy

[nocternalrandomness]

"Overhead the ship at 11K"

[nueveg]

[thatsrightice]

TIL that sliders, the mini hamburgers, were invented by the Navy.

A slider is similar to a hamburger, though much smaller in size. The origin for the nickname for the mini hamburgers comes from Naval sailors during WWII. The burgers would be cooked with so much grease, a well-known characteristic of Navy kitchens, that they would “slide” down their throats. Sliders could be consumed in a short amount of time and/or on-the-go as a result of their small size, benefiting those who did not have time to sit down and eat in a traditional mess hall.

Sliders are very popular aboard aircraft carriers and are a beloved staple of “Mid-Rats”, a meal held at midnight for those who work hours that do not align with the other three meals. After a long shift or a terrifying night landing, there’s nothing better than a good slider.

[catsofyore]

In 1944 a kitten named George (short for General Electric) was saved from drowning by a U.S. Navy crew member. George was then photographed and given a liberty card and detailed health record. Source.

[thefoilguy]

16th Century Spanish Galleon - Aluminum Foil Sculpture

[realifezompire]

there are many benefits to being a Naval Salior

it used to be pretty common for there to be cats on boats. they'd take care of any rodents who would chew on ropes or wires and spread diseases. sailors were also superstitious and believed that having a cat aboard would bring good luck! this belief passed on to their wives, who kept cats - especially black ones who were believed to be extra lucky - at home in order to keep their husbands safe when at sea.

another popular superstition? that if a cat came aboard it was a sign of luck, but if it only boarded halfway and then left, it was a sign of bad luck.

most ship's cats are only found in modern times on private vessels, but they have roots going back to early history. one such example is the Vikings, who took cats with them on expeditions.

Sources: Ship's Cats, @Manglewood

[mtsodie]

june 8th

[favmomnextdoor]

Veterans eat free today…

[dreemurr-skelememer]

Party Of Three REFERENCE MASTERPOST

i finally finished setting up their artfight profiles so here's their references all in one spot that's easy to find!

their individual artfight character profiles are linked below and they have additional art if you'd like to see them or attack me!!

the po3 official au blog is @partyofthree-au

( Navy / Pinky / Hunter )

[illustratus]

Sailing Ship at Sea (detail) by Michael Zeno Diemer

[shear-in-spuh-rey-shuhn]

FRANK BRANGWYN The Brunswick Caught Anchors With Her Enemy Oil On Board 29" x 22"

[nocternalrandomness]

The stunning black F/A-18F of USN VX-9 "Vampires" cutting through the Mach Loop on a low level run

[nueveg]

[supplyside]

Tomcat

[catsofyore]

"A sailor attached to utility squadron VJ-4 plays with kittens that were discovered in an equipment room at U.S. Naval Air Station Squantum in Massachusetts, 1942." Original source is the National Archives but I found this in the book Cats in the Navy.

[nostalgiajesterz]

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